If you do use paints, inks, pencils, or markers for coloring, are there any in particular that are your favorites? Do you prefer travel sets of paints to a full set?

Is there any particular type of notebook or drawing pad you prefer? Or does any scrap of decent-sized paper work in a pinch?

I use a paper with a light texture, which is meant for drawing and watercolour.

Do you ever do any kind of post-processing (like adding color in Photoshop or similar tool) to your drawings?

Yes, I usually colour my illustrations digitally.

Have you ever tried a new pen (or paper, etc) from reading about it, or seeing the results in another artist's work?

I think mostly I try new things because I see them in the shop.

Do you have anything you use out of the ordinary for making your art?

I don't think so.

I asked about post-processing on a computer, but do you think the computer is a helpful tool for making art? Whether it's looking for inspiration online, or using it to build a weblog to promote yourself and your art, do you think a computer is necessary, helpful, or a distraction (or all of the above)?

I love the computer and the internet. Without it, I couldn't work in the way I do. I'm sure I could create my art without a computer, but it's become so essential for communication, sending work, making contacts, research / reference material, promotion etc.

Of course it can be distracting, but I think I'm quite lucky that once I work I find it easy to focus completely.